Clea Prieto, Author at NetZeroCities

Bristol seeks experts to support the city with Mission-capable capital structures, finance approaches and governance development

Clea Prieto2024-09-03T12:44:05+02:00September 3rd, 2024|

In its efforts to develop Mission-capable capital structures, finance approaches and governance, and in particular in the context of the Bristol City Leap and their Pilot Activity NetZero Investment Co-Innovation Lab, the City of Bristol has indicated a need to have access to advanced economic and business analysis capabilities (including governance aspects thereof) particularly in relation to linking capital design to explicit focus areas for decarbonisation, namely energy systems transitions. Activities This assignment aims to provide Bristol with comprehensive support in reviewing existing or draft documentation (internal and / or multi-actor) and support with co-design or advice on options and [...]

Vitoria-Gasteiz seeks urban planning experts for an update of its General Urban Spatial Plan (updated)

Clea Prieto2024-09-10T14:18:24+02:00August 28th, 2024|

*Article update: Due to the high level of interest and numerous questions received, we are extending the deadline to submit proposals to support Vitoria-Gasteiz with their General Urban Spatial Plan. The new deadline is now Wednesday, 25 September 2024. Additionally, we provide a document with clarifications based on questions received via email (download). This document will help guide the submission process and ensure clarity on the procurement opportunity. Article begins: As part of its commitment to the EU Cities Mission, Mission City Vitoria-Gasteiz is updating its General Urban Spatial Plan (Plan General de Ordenación Urbana) to align with 2030 climate [...]

NetZeroCities to participate in the 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns in Aalborg

Clea Prieto2024-08-20T09:12:55+02:00August 12th, 2024|

NetZeroCities is excited to announce its participation in the 10th anniversary of the European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT), taking place from October 1-3 in Aalborg, Denmark. This year’s event marks a significant milestone, as it returns to the city where it all began 30 years ago. Since its inception in 1994, the ESCT has been a driving force in challenging local governments across Europe to shape a future that is sustainable, resilient, and just. Aalborg has played a pivotal role in this journey, hosting the conference twice before and giving birth to landmark initiatives like the Aalborg Charter [...]

From Climate City Contract to Implementation: What’s next for cities with the EU Mission Label?

Clea Prieto2024-08-09T10:32:40+02:00August 9th, 2024|

Authors: Lilybell Evergreen, Alan MacKenzie Cities have been working hard to form their Climate City Contracts, or ‘CCCs’ – an innovative governance tool that helps them to chart and navigate a path towards climate neutrality – and many more cities are now passing this important landmark in the EU Cities Mission. The creation of a CCC involves outlining interconnected Commitments, an Action Plan, and an Investment Plan, but it is more helpfully thought of as a process that helps cities to continually identify, investigate, and address obstacles to rapid transformation of their approach to climate actions [...]

Capital idea: How the Climate City Capital Hub aims to make the difference for cities’ climate neutrality goals

Clea Prieto2024-07-19T10:55:13+02:00July 15th, 2024|

“All in all, it often comes to the money questions like, ‘how do we fund our climate work?’” says Elina Ojala, the environmental director of Lahti, Finland. “And there we also need private investors, and we need to find out how we can make it all happen and have all the things financed that we have planned.” Like 32 other cities in the EU Cities Mission, Lahti has now been awarded a ‘Mission Label’ – formal recognition of their plans to reach climate neutrality, detailed in their Climate City Contract and submitted to the European Commission. But what comes next? The [...]

25 cities set to receive further EU support for innovative climate projects

Clea Prieto2024-05-06T12:13:30+02:00May 6th, 2024|

News from NetZeroCities - the platform supporting the EU’s Mission of “100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030” - for immediate release: Twenty-five cities committed to become climate neutral as part of the EU Cities Mission are on course to receive further EU support for ambitious climate-related projects, aimed at accelerating progress towards their 2030 goal. Through Horizon Europe, the EU’s key research and innovation programme, the cities from across the EU and in associated countries of Horizon Europe will benefit from over 14 million Euros in total to become ‘Pilot Cities’, acting as innovation hubs as they test solutions for rapid decarbonisation. The grants, awarded in packages of 500,000-600,000, [...]

Embracing Unity in Diversity: A Twinning Trio’s Journey Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Futures

Clea Prieto2024-05-07T07:45:20+02:00May 3rd, 2024|

Author: Inna Chilik As part of the EU Cities Mission, the Twinning Learning Programme, facilitated by NetZeroCities, aims to to contribute to the objective of 112 climate neutral and smart cities by 2030. Setting a new benchmark for cooperative urban sustainability efforts, this programme highlights the importance of city-to-city partnerships and knowledge exchange in fostering significant environmental advancements. A recent gathering featuring a Twinning Trio cities— Umeå, Lulea, and Wuerzburg—under this visionary programme, showcases the immense potential of international collaboration in propelling cities towards their sustainability and inclusivity goals. The site visit took place on 20-21 [...]

Warm energy at icy Stockholm Spring School

Clea Prieto2024-05-07T07:46:39+02:00May 3rd, 2024|

There was a lot of warm energy in the room at Stockholm Spring School on 24–26 April. This was much appreciated since the city did not show its most welcoming weather to the visiting representatives from all around Europe. At the NetZeroCities Spring School, organised by Politecnico di Milano (Polimi) and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), representatives from about 25 of the 112 Mission Cities were present. Earlier editions of the Seasonal School have taken place in Spain, Italy and Hungary. The Spring School took place at KTH, the Royal Institute of Technology hosted by [...]

Rivne: A beacon of sustainability in a time of turmoil 

Clea Prieto2024-07-17T14:09:50+02:00April 29th, 2024|

Author: Barbara Jarkiewicz In the midst of the turmoil caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, lies Rivne — a city with a bold vision for a sustainable future. Despite the shadow of war and the nation's ongoing struggle for stability, Rivne has taken a courageous step forward on the eve of the EU accession by committing to the EU Cities Mission’ and joining the Pilot Cities Programme run by NetZeroCities. These initiatives aim to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, an unprecedented initiative in Ukraine that reflects the city’s determination to take ambitious action on climate. [...]

9 Mission Cities among the 20 New European Bauhaus Awards winners and runners-up

Clea Prieto2024-04-25T09:51:19+02:00April 25th, 2024|

The New European Bauhaus (NEB) awards, revealed earlier in April, spotlight 20 winning and runner-up projects that exemplify the initiative's core values: sustainability, inclusivity, and a focus on the younger generation. This prize garners innovative ideas to benefit of local communities and society as a whole. Organized into four distinct categories aligned with the thematic axes of transformation guiding the NEB, the awards recognise both established 'Champions' and promising 'Rising Stars. Notably, among the distinguished winners, 9 Mission Cities participating in the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission stood out, underscoring their commitment to implementing innovative urban development initiatives that reflect the [...]

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